Trekking Expeditions
Introduction:
Tanzania is blessed with the highest mountain in Africa, namely the great Kilimanjaro. Tanzania also has Mount Meru and Mount Ol doinyo Lengai. Mount ranges such as the Pares, Usambaras and Udzungwa offer incredible trekking through rainforests, which are considered the Galapagos of plant life, hosting endemic species not seen elsewhere in the world.
Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest mountain and the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Its highest peak Kibo stands at 5895 metres, yet it is not just accessible to serious mountaineers. Climbing Kilimanjaro is an incredible experience and is hopefully something that you will remember all your life. The climb to the roof of Africa requires fitness, endurance and perseverance but should not cause undue problems as long as climbers realize that it is a serious endeavor and listen to the experience and advice of their guides. The summit of Kilimanjaro is 500 meters higher than Everest Base Camp, so do not attempt to climb Kilimanjaro unless you are reasonably fit, nor if you have heart or lung problems – although asthma suffers are generally alright. The key to climbing Kilimanjaro successfully is ‘Pole Pole’ – ‘Slowly Slowly’ (Especially during the first two days.) ascending too quickly leads to altitude sickness. Very fit people can be more prone to altitude sickness because they ascend too fast.
Our selected team of guides and porters will use their years of experience to guide you safely up the mountain. There are a number of routes to climb Kilimanjaro, we specialize in all routes each offering distinct experiences of climbing this mythical mountain.